Trigonometry

[,trɪgə'nɒmɪtrɪ] or [,trɪɡə'nɑmətri]

Definition

(noun.) the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions.

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Definition

(n.) That branch of mathematics which treats of the relations of the sides and angles of triangles, which the methods of deducing from certain given parts other required parts, and also of the general relations which exist between the trigonometrical functions of arcs or angles.

(n.) A treatise in this science.

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Definition

n. the branch of mathematics which treats of the relations between the sides and angles of triangles.—n. Trigonom′eter an instrument for solving plane right-angled figures by inspection.—adjs. Trigonomet′ric -al pertaining to trigonometry: done by the rules of trigonometry.—adv. Trigonomet′rically.—Trigonometrical survey the survey of a country by triangulation and trigonometrical calculation upon a single base.

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